North Cyprus Tour Program
A 12-day fascinating journey discovering the historical and natural beauties of North Cyprus, from ancient castles to monasteries, historic cities to nature walks.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Flight from Germany to Nicosia via Istanbul. Hotel transfer. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 2Free day at leisure. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3: SERVILI HILL-KARÅžIYAKA09:30 Departure from hotel
10:30 Arrival at Ayios Pavlos, start of hiking
12:30 Picnic opportunity (lunch)
15:00 Walk to KarÅŸiyaka village
16:30 Arrival at KarÅŸiyaka and break at village coffee house
17:30 Return to hotel
Day 4: FIVE FINGERS – BUFFAVENTO CASTLE09:30 Departure from hotel
10:00 Arrival at Five Fingers, start of hiking
12:30 Arrival at Buffavento parking
13:15 Arrival at Buffavento Castle and picnic opportunity (lunch)
15:30 Walk to TaÅŸkent village
16:30 Arrival at Bellapais village and visit to the monastery of the same name. Break at village coffee house
17:30 Return to hotel
Day 5: Famagusta – St. Barnabas - Salamis (Full day tour)Visit St. Barnabas Monastery, see the excellent Archaeological Museum and St. Barnabas's tomb. Then journey to ancient Salamis city where Paul began his missionary activities in Cyprus. In the afternoon, tour Famagusta's historic city center, see St. Nicholas Cathedral, Othello Tower and the famous walls.
Day 6: ST. HILARION CASTLE – LAPTHA09:30 Departure from hotel
10:00 Arrival at St. Hilarion Castle, start of hiking
12:00 Arrival at Laptha village and lunch break
13:30 Walk through Laptha village
16:00 Break at village coffee house
17:00 Return to hotel
Day 7: KANTARA09:00 Departure from hotel
10:30 Arrival and visit to Kantara Castle
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Journey to Karpaz Peninsula, visit to St. Andrew Monastery
14:00 Arrival and visit to monastery
16:30 Arrival at Kyrenia, visit the old castle
17:30 Return to hotel
Day 8: ALEVKAYA-ANTIFONITIS09:30 Departure from hotel
10:30 Arrival at Alevkaya, Herbarium visit and start of hiking
12:30 Arrival at Antifonitis Monastery and lunch break
14:00 Walk to Esentepe village
15:30 Arrival at Esentepe and break at village coffee house
17:00 Return to hotel
Day 9: Nicosia – Güzelyurt (Full day tour)Journey to Nicosia. Walk in Nicosia's historic city center and visits to St. Sophie Cathedral, Mevlevi Lodge, Caravanserai etc. Then journey to Güzelyurt's citrus gardens, visit St. Mamas Icon Museum. Finally, a brief visit to the basilica ruins of ancient Soli city.
Day 10After breakfast, a relaxing boat tour around Cyprus, including lunch. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 11Free time
Day 12Breakfast and transfer to airport.